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Imaginary Friend
Chapter 31
"Logan, you can't be serious," Jesse stood and moved closer to him. He didn't even want to consider all the ramifications of the plan his friend was making.
"There's no other way," he decidedly replied as he looked at each man around the room. "Chuck, wait for me to call then send in the troops to bring us in…but not too soon. She has to be fully convinced." He turned and placed his hands on Ro's shoulders. He hesitated for a moment then took a breath. "You understand this, don't you? This is something I have to do." He searched her eyes.
Laying a gentle hand to his cheek she gave her answer with a soft kiss. "I wouldn't expect you to turn your back on them. They are family. Do whatever is necessary. I will be waiting for you in the lab."
"I love you," he whispered as he leaned down for a kiss. "I need to go get ready," he said as he turned and left the office.
"Charles," Ro turned an unsure glance to him.
"I will have the others ready to move in as soon as this is over. He is correct. Any other method would be time consuming and less effective."
Half an hour later Logan looked at himself in the mirror as he sent, Chuck, is Brennan still by the lake?
He
is in the woods just south of the lake.
Shalimar?
She is on the back porch with Kitty and Bryan.
Thanks.
Logan, be careful.
Logan smirked then he left his room and made his way through the mansion. As he passed through the dining room he saw Remy sitting alone at the table shuffling a deck of cards.
"Is a lil' early fo' you to be ready fo' a date, don' you tink?"
"Not a date," he answered as he passed his friend, "goin' huntin'."
Logan was already out the door when Remy's shock set in and his cards flipped out of his control. "Ha…no…Remy must have just heard wrong. Logan never cheat on Stormy…specially wit' de twins comin'. Better get Beast to check de hearin'." He looked out passed the French doors Logan had just exited, then shook his head.
Logan could hear the girls talking as he got closer to the porch beyond the hedge. He went out through the dining room so he could appear to be hiding. The wind was shifting and he knew she would sense him there in a matter of moments. He closed his eyes and relaxed into his feral nature. Slowly, he drew in a deep breath. Slowly, he released it. Anticipation grew as his senses tingled with life. There she is. Come on, Darlin'. I know you can feel it…That's it. He grinned as Shalimar stopped mid sentence.
"Shalimar, what's wrong?" Kitty asked as she looked around.
"Uh, nothing, Kitty," Shal smiled then reached for her head in a feign gesture. "I think I'm getting a little tired. Would you mind if I just went and um…rested a while?"
"Not at all, Shal. I'll see you later." Kitty frowned in wonder as she watched Shalimar retreat into the kitchen.
Logan heard her move into the house. He walked quickly off into the yard. He knew she would follow and he stayed just within sensing range until they were both out past the view of anyone inside. He made sure he headed toward the lake and when they were far enough into the woods he stopped.
Shalimar's heart was racing. Her senses were tingling. He was there…baiting her and she knew it. He's so strong and handsome. Now he's teasing me. She closed her eyes and reached out with her senses. With golden eyes she scanned the area then followed where her senses led.
Logan took her out to an area of fallen logs and twisted trees. It was a small clearing they often used for outings and nature trips. Brennan had been there a short time ago. He could still smell him in the air. This is a good place. Now let's see if she's as serious as she thinks. He moved out of sight and waited for her.
Shalimar knew he was close. She could sense him…smell him…feel him in the air around her. Moving to a large tree she leaned her back against it and began to call out to him.
He heard it and immediately answered her call. With quick deliberate movements he was in front of her before she could react. He placed both his hands on the trunk, on either side of her, trapping her in place as he just stared into her feral eyes. Again he heard the low call come from deep within her. The feral was giving herself to him. This time he didn't answer. He just stared…and waited…
Shalimar's instincts were in control as she was overwhelmed by his presence. He answered her call and now he was there…but…why wasn't he…she made the offer…he was just…staring… Confusion began to interrupt instinct. Slowly the instinct receded and the rational began to work through. Her eyes began to change back. Soon her warm brown eyes were questioning his hard stare.
"That's better," he growled.
"Logan, I um…I thought you wanted me to follow you." Shalimar looked away, eyes darting around.
"I did…I wanted to make sure we were alone." He leaned in and kissed her lips…hard. He held her in place with the force of his lips for a long time before he allowed her to breathe again.
"Logan...we are alone…" she touched her bruised lips as she spoke. "but you…you didn't…"
"What?…" he reached down and pulled her against him. "I didn't accept your offer?" He slowly moved his hands over her back and shoulders. "I don't want to start out that way." He swiftly had her head trapped in his hands as he kissed her again. "I want the woman first." Another hard kiss. "I'll get the feral,…later." He threw his weight against her and the tree as he lifted her and began kissing her neck and shoulders.
"Logan…please…"
Logan moved abruptly and dropped her to her feet. "Please?...Please, what?...I thought you were calling me. Last night, at dinner, you almost pounced on Ro for no reason other than I smiled at her. I got the idea you were serious so I decided you'd make better mate."
"I am serious. I just thought we'd take it…"
"A little slow?" He finished for her and grinned evilly when he saw her look down and nod. While she was looking away he reached out with his senses and realized Brennan was headed their way. It was now or never. "Well, Darlin', let me tell you how it is. I'm claiming you. From now on you're mine and we do things my way. I don't do slow. And just for the record; I don't do gentle either." Without any further comment, Logan was mauling her, tearing at her clothes, forcing demanding kisses that she was too shocked to reject. Using her shock as opportunity, he got her to the ground with little effort and continued his assault. "What's the matter, Darlin'?" he cooed as he pulled the rest of what was once her shirt from her body. "You called me. It was your choice. This is how it is, now. You had better get used to it. Once we release the animals inside us, it'll get a whole lot wilder." The unrelenting kisses returned as Shalimar began whimpering and trying to force him off her. It broke his heart to treat her like this. They had become close and she was very special to him. That friendship was over, now. There was no other way to help her. Someday she might understand that, but now…she would hate him and that tormented his soul. He had to keep going and not think about what he was really doing. She would sense the shame and sorrow and that would only serve to draw her closer, not push her away. He had to pour it on thick. And Brennan…he deserved whatever the man could throw at him. It would be his only penance. Come on, Bub. Where the hell are you?
TBC
No, it's not over yet. I just gave you 3 chapters and Brennan is still in for more.
